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"A big book about every dog breed, now in a smaller size. ""Breeds both familiar and unfamiliar are positively bursting out of this oversize volume... Dog lovers will spend hours poring over these winsome illustrations."" -- School Library Journal The previous, oversized edition of this popular book has been reduced to ideal bedtime reading size and likewise reduced in price. The book brings together charming drawings of 300 domestic dog breeds, including every breed recognized by the American Kennel Club in the seven official groupings -- Working, Toy, Hound, Terrier, Herding, Sporting and Non-Sporting. Also included is a selection of purebreds not officially recognized by the American Kennel Club as well as some of the most popular ""designer"" dogs, such as the Labradoodle and Chiweenie. There are also breeds less familiar to North Americans but recognized by kennel clubs in other countries; for example, the Canadian Eskimo Dog and the Australian Silky Terrier. Jim Medway's color drawings are accurate and engaging. At the end of the book is an entertaining Puppy Identifier where children can test their ability to recognize the breed of 30 puppies. There is also a Dog Breed Fact Index with interesting trivia about all of the breeds. More than one-third of American households have a dog. With Big Dogs, Little Dogs, children and adults alike will enjoy learning and identifying the dogs that they encounter. It is fun and informative and it might instill a lifelong interest in ""man's best friend."""

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[Review for previous edition: ] This oversize picture book presents a near-exhaustive array of dogs from around the world. In his distinctive style of cartooning, Medway groups this colossal collection of canines into 10 categories with a short caption under each heading. The sections display stylishly formatted and labeled depictions of well-known breeds as well as a slew of lesser-known pups... Medway includes a full double page dedicated to puppies, with dotted trails connecting the pups to their adult versions. The final pages offer a dog breed index... The genial illustrations and broad scope of breeds will delight any dog-lover.-- (11/15/2016) [Review for previous edition: ] Breeds both familiar and unfamiliar are positively bursting out of this oversize volume... Dog lovers will spend hours poring over these winsome illustrations.-- (11/01/2016) This colourful, engaging picture book is a total charmer! Children and parents alike will love this fun yet educational introduction to the world's 300 domestic dog breeds.--Modern Dog Magazine (09/01/2018) Recommended.--Chris Laurie Canadian Review of Materials (11/30/2018)

[Review for previous edition: ] This oversize picture book presents a near-exhaustive array of dogs from around the world. In his distinctive style of cartooning, Medway groups this colossal collection of canines into 10 categories with a short caption under each heading. The sections display stylishly formatted and labeled depictions of well-known breeds as well as a slew of lesser-known pups... Medway includes a full double page dedicated to puppies, with dotted trails connecting the pups to their adult versions. The final pages offer a dog breed index... The genial illustrations and broad scope of breeds will delight any dog-lover.--Anita Lock Booklist (11/15/2016) [Review for previous edition: ] Breeds both familiar and unfamiliar are positively bursting out of this oversize volume... Dog lovers will spend hours poring over these winsome illustrations.--Mahnaz Dar School Library Journal (11/01/2016)

[Review for previous edition: ] Breeds both familiar and unfamiliar are positively bursting out of this oversize volume... Dog lovers will spend hours poring over these winsome illustrations.--Mahnaz Dar School Library Journal (11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM) [Review for previous edition: ] This oversize picture book presents a near-exhaustive array of dogs from around the world. In his distinctive style of cartooning, Medway groups this colossal collection of canines into 10 categories with a short caption under each heading. The sections display stylishly formatted and labeled depictions of well-known breeds as well as a slew of lesser-known pups... Medway includes a full double page dedicated to puppies, with dotted trails connecting the pups to their adult versions. The final pages offer a dog breed index... The genial illustrations and broad scope of breeds will delight any dog-lover.--Anita Lock Booklist (11/15/2016 12:00:00 AM) Dog people will appreciate this charming colour illustrated book that shows more than 250 dog breeds from around the world. It serves as an entertaining dog identifier and a window into the fascinating canine universe.--Jane Muller City Parent (9/28/2018 12:00:00 AM) Recommended.--Chris Laurie Canadian Review of Materials (11/30/2018 12:00:00 AM) This colourful, engaging picture book is a total charmer! Children and parents alike will love this fun yet educational introduction to the world's 300 domestic dog breeds.-- Modern Dog Magazine (9/1/2018 12:00:00 AM)

[Review for previous edition: ] This oversize picture book presents a near-exhaustive array of dogs from around the world. In his distinctive style of cartooning, Medway groups this colossal collection of canines into 10 categories with a short caption under each heading. The sections display stylishly formatted and labeled depictions of well-known breeds as well as a slew of lesser-known pups... Medway includes a full double page dedicated to puppies, with dotted trails connecting the pups to their adult versions. The final pages offer a dog breed index... The genial illustrations and broad scope of breeds will delight any dog-lover.-- (11/15/2016) [Review for previous edition: ] Breeds both familiar and unfamiliar are positively bursting out of this oversize volume... Dog lovers will spend hours poring over these winsome illustrations.-- (11/01/2016) This colourful, engaging picture book is a total charmer! Children and parents alike will love this fun yet educational introduction to the world's 300 domestic dog breeds.--Modern Dog Magazine (09/01/2018)

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Illustrator Jim Medway studied in Manchester and now lives and works in Derbyshire In addition to writing and illustrating fiction, graphic novels and children's books, including the award-winning The Land of the Frontiebacks: A Curious Alphabet of Confused Creatures, he runs Create Comics workshops and sessions for schools, museums, galleries and universities across the UK and beyond Find him at www jimmedway com

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